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Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, Akabeko

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Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, Akabeko

Red! Big! Sings! Akabeko welcomes you all at the train station.

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One of the things famous in the Aizu Region is Akabeko, the traditional papier mache toy in the shape of a red cow. Originally, it was made as an amulet for children. The simple face, the humorous nodding when you touch the head - it has a cute appeal. As the symbol of a local community, it is used widely to this day.

JR Ban-etsusai Line, JR Tadami Line and Aizu Railway all converge at Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, a center in Aizu Region. Its building looks like a castle and is selected as one of the Top 100 stations of the Tohoku District. At the east entrance of the station, a big Akabeko greets everyone who visits Aizu, which is a popular photo spot. When you push the nearby red button, it shakes the head and begins talking, “Hello, I’m Akabeh!” then sings “Akabeko dance song.”

Aizuwakamatsu City is dotted with various Akabeko statues. You can hunt for cute Akabeko as you stroll around the city.

Highlights

  • A big Akabeko located at the east entrance of JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station.
  • When you push the red button, it shakes the head and talks.
  • A popular photo spot.

Photos

  • Cute nodding makes you want to push the button again

    Cute nodding makes you want to push the button again

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
A

Available at the Aizu-Wakamatsu Station Tourist Center (English)

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?
A

Not available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Yes. There are a number available outside the ticket gates.

Reviews

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  • tim-tim
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    They should call it 'Snow Castle Station' and 'Snow Cow' 😅

  • 夏婉欣
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    This is a traditional local toy from the Heian period. The red color symbolizes protection from evil, so the red cow is considered a lucky charm for children.

Details

Name in Japanese
会津若松駅 赤べこ
Postal Code
965-0041
Address
1 Ekimaemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima
Telephone
0242-23-8000 ([Ichizai] Aizuwakamatsu Tourism Bureau, Information Center)
Directions
From JR Ban-etsusai Line / Tadami Line’s Aizuwakamatsu Station, walk a little
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